NPP backs 4G rural upgrade, urges government to connect unserved communities first

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has backed the government’s plan to upgrade rural telephony infrastructure to a minimum of 4G but is urging authorities to prioritise communities that remain without connectivity under the existing programme.” NPP cautions against widening digital divide The party warned that an upgrade programme that runs ahead of the completion of existing rural telephony projects could worsen inequalities in access to telecommunications services.

It said prioritising a technology upgrade before addressing basic connectivity could leave communities that currently have no service waiting even longer for access.